Hi folks, Well, in spite of everything, the New York City Marathon is still on! So my traveling support crew of six great people are getting ready to fly, bus, walk, swim and whatever it takes, to get to the race and see FitOldDog and his fellow members of Team Heartosaurus come into Central Park after running through one of the greatest cities on Earth. Yeh! Couldn't do it without you (well, ... Read more
Sports Injuries Make Sense When You Understand Bodily Connections And Respect The Speed Limits
Hi folks, The trick to making sense of sports injuries is to work out what the symptoms really mean, which comes down to body awareness, knowledge of human anatomy, and a deep understanding of how everything is connected to everything else. For instance, if you have a pain in your butt after running, cycling, swimming, or even just sitting, you may wonder what is going on. Well, the choices ... Read more
In The Swim Every Little Bit Of Advice From The Experts Helps You To Reach A New PR Even As You Approach 70 Years Of Age – Not Dead Yet!
Hi folks, I was in the pool today, doing what Rick considered to be a taper set for my upcoming marathon in New York (Hurricane Sandy permitting), and during the last rest interval of a set of 8 x 100 yards, the guy in the next lane said, "What are those things on your nose?" I explained that they were nose clips that I use to avoid symptoms of 'Chez Ollie,' then the clock came round and I had to go. ... Read more
Avoiding Running Injuries As You Age In Spite Of Almost Perfect Form – Don’t Become Stuck In Deeper Snow
Hi folks, I suspect that most people, in the USA at least, have heard of the tooth fairy. Well, we have a magic fairy who comes to our door leaving gifts. Why these gifts come when they do I have no idea, but I like them because a copy of some runner's magazine is always included. I think the magazine fairy's name is Brad. This time my eye caught a headline of Women's Running Magazine, "Fix Your Form Bye Bye, ... Read more
Why Should You Support FitOldDog’s Fundraiser For The American Heart Association At The New York City Marathon?
Chez Ollie Hi folks, You can help me with my dream of meeting two other endurance athletes who are also dealing with aortic disease. These inspirational runners, Benjamin and Pauline, have demonstrated the courage needed to 'have a life,' in spite of our common health challenge. Two years ago I was transformed, essentially overnight, from an Ironman triathlete into an aortic surgery patient, as the result ... Read more
Planning A ‘Run Smarter Workshop’ In Carrboro NC USA To Include Expert Training In FELDENKRAIS®, Continuum and GYROKINESIS® Methods
Hi folks, There are two main kinds of sports, those that get you in shape and those for which being fit is a critical prerequisite. For instance, as a teen-age boy in England I played water polo at a local swim club in the evenings, for which the training and matches were physically intensive - it kept me in shape. However, at school I was forced, literally, to play cricket, which I hated. It was ... Read more
Is Your Life A Step Up Or A Step Down For The Biosphere In General Or Humans More Specifically
Hi folks, There was a man next door whose name was David - correction, there is a man next door whose name is David, and he left me some wonderful gifts in his 'backyard.' Beautiful walls with thoughts, hopes and dreams clearly attached, and a little bench where I like to sit from time to time and appreciate the richness of my life. So David's life, for me at least, was a step up, not a step ... Read more
A Kafkaesk Business Day But PowerCranks And A Run Put Everything Right
Hi folks, I feel more and more like Joseph K, as I'm forced to deal with the Carrboro Town Hall staff in our attempts to rescue our little grocery store, Johnny's, from external forces that attack us using a potentially fatal mixture of malign attention and benign neglect. Think of this. During a two-hour meeting at the Carrboro Town Hall, most of the local business developers protested to the town staff ... Read more
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